Chapter 1000

“Let me give you a ride,” Bruce stood up.

Thalassa’s heart clenched at the proposal, her entire body vigilant.

She didn’t need Bruce’s charity at all. Was this another one of his veiled threats?

“It’s just a short walk, and there’s no need for a ride. Please just sit down and eat!” Lucy griped. She grabbed Bruce’s wrist and pulled him back down to the dinner table with a force that brooked no argument.

Bruce didn’t dare to protest Lucy’s assertiveness. Arguing over such a trivial matter was not worth the hassle, especially when it would just lead to Lucy dredging up the past.

Bruce sat back down reluctantly.

Lucy shoved a fork into his hand, “Just keep eating.”

Bruce slumped in his chair. He looked unhappy. His disdain for Lucy had reached its maximum, and he yearned to be free from her right now.

Lucy had him in

he was nothing without

to play the devoted husband, and share

got into her car,

she was clear of their territory and driving on the open asphalt road, Thalassa finally felt

breathing, which had been so constricted, was now eased.

grip on the steering wheel tightened as she fought to calm the nervous excitement within her.

simply just request Atticus to hack into Bruce’s phone and computer and delete the video.

could be free, no longer threatened by Bruce, and her mother wouldn’t have to face the psychological torment of the video’s release. Thalassa checked the time; it was half-past two. Atticus would

bite at a nearby diner and then pick up the kids from daycare; it

diner not far from the daycare and

settled in her booth to wait for her food, idly

day, Sir, and we hope to see you again soon.” The

until a tall shadow loomed at

a man with a gentle, smiling face, as refreshing as a soft

Thalassa exclaimed,

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